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A -- LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY SEEKS INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS TO COMMERCIALIZE A GELLED DECONTAMINANT FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS. SOL 00-009 DUE 040300 POC Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization (925) 423-3139 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking one or more industrial partners to commercialize a gelled liquid oxidizer system for decontamination of chemical and biological agents. LLNL has developed and tested a sprayable gel that has been shown to destroy all types of chemical and biological agents. Independent tests against chemical nerve agents (both "G" and "V"), sulfur mustard, and the biological agents plague (y. pestis), anthrax (b. anthracis) and other infectious organisms and viruses have conclusively shown the effectiveness of this decontaminant. The decontaminant is composed of an aqueous solution of a commercial available oxidizer gelled with a commercially available fumed silica. The decontaminant is easily sprayed using commercial paint sprayers as a low viscosity material for broad area applications or as a high viscosity material to easily adhere to walls and ceilings. This material is more environmentally acceptable than current methods and results in non-toxic byproducts. It dries to a powder form in 4-6 hours which can be easily vacuumed up if necessary. Potential applications include both military and civilian counter-terrorism needs, a general decontamination/clean-up of hospitals and a potential disinfectant for home use. Companies interested in working with LLNL to commercialize the technology should provide a written Letter of Interest that includes a description of corporate capability relevant to commercialization of the technology and basic corporate information. Respondents are encouraged to provide ancillary documentation such as annual reports, corporate resumes, and technical publications. THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. All Letters of Interest must be received within 60 days of this announcement. Please send Letters of Interest to Eddie Scott, Business Development Specialist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Mail Stop L795, Livermore CA94550-9234, Attention: CBD00-009. Posted 02/03/00 (W-SN421609). (0034)

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